Topsoil and sand? And maybe coco husk?

[finnigan98]

What's your guys thoughts on this? I'm open to new suggestions on any substrate by the way! Thanks!

 

[Arizona Sulcata]

What kind of tortoise do you have? Regardless I'd say no to sand for any species. Its just irritates them and dries them out.

 

[bigred]

Topsoil is good and coco coir is good, you could mix a little sphagnum moss in as well. Most people dont use sand due to the fact that if the tortoises ingest it they can be impacted. Although I have mixed sand in and had no problems, but I made sure they didnt eat on the sand

 

[finnigan98]

What kind of tortoise do you have? Regardless I'd say no to sand for any species. Its just irritates them and dries them out.

He's a Greek tortoise

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

For me, sand is an unneeded risk. It is not a matter of if ingested, but when ingested. I use a 50/50 by volume mix of organic top soil and organic peat moss.

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[Sulcata_Sandy]

Sand. Badness.

 

[bouaboua]

Only mixed in small volume to loss up the topsoil. I don't like to use sand in general.